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Which Slavic Language Is the Most ‘Slavic’? | Exploring Old Church Slavonic with My Sister

Have you ever wondered which modern Slavic language is the most faithful to its ancient roots? In today’s video, my sister Ivana and I take you on a linguistic journey through time, diving into the beautiful and mysterious world of Old Church Slavonic — the first literary Slavic language. Together, we explore how much of this ancient language has survived in today’s spoken Slavic tongues and attempt to answer the big question: 👉 Which modern Slavic language is the most ‘Slavic’? This is not just a comparison of vocabulary — it’s a full-on language challenge, packed with fun reactions, real Old Church Slavonic texts, and personal insights from two native speakers of South Slavic languages. Whether you’re a linguist, Slavic language lover, or simply curious about language evolution, this video will entertain and inform. 👥 Who’s in the video? This time I’m joined by my sister Ivana, who is just as passionate about language and history as I am. We had so much fun filming this together — expect genuine reactions, laughter, confusion, and maybe even a little frustration when trying to decode some ancient words! 🏛️ What is Old Church Slavonic? Old Church Slavonic (OCS), created by Saints Cyril and Methodius in the 9th century, was the first standardized Slavic language used in religious texts. It’s the root of all Slavic literary tradition, and its influence can still be felt in many modern Slavic languages today — if you know where to look. In this video, we break it down and test our own comprehension in a very hands-on way. 📚 What’s inside the video? We divided the video into several segments to give you a complete experience: 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – 00:39 ▶ In today’s video... A quick overview of what to expect — comparing Old Church Slavonic with modern Slavic languages, vocabulary breakdowns, and more. 00:40 – 01:49 ▶ What is Old Church Slavonic? We give a short but clear explanation of how Old Church Slavonic was created, its historical context, and its importance in Slavic linguistic history. 01:50 – 13:24 ▶ Vocabulary comparison This is where things get interesting! We test various words from Old Church Slavonic and compare them with their equivalents in different modern Slavic languages — Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, Serbian, Croatian, and even Polish and Czech. Some are almost identical… others, not so much. You’ll see which languages have preserved the original sounds and meanings and which have drifted. 13:25 – 16:52 ▶ Can we understand Old Church Slavonic? This is the fun part! Ivana and I try to “decode” individual words and full phrases just from context and our knowledge of modern Slavic languages. You’ll see where we succeed and where we completely fail. Spoiler: some words really threw us off. 16:53 – 23:00 ▶ Comparing real Old Church Slavonic texts We read actual excerpts from Old Church Slavonic religious manuscripts (with modern translations provided). We break them down word-by-word and see how much of it we can understand based on our Slavic background. This segment will give you a real sense of linguistic continuity — and surprise you with how much has changed. 23:01 – 24:15 ▶ Outro & final thoughts We reflect on the experience, share which languages we think are closest to OCS, and invite YOU, our viewers, to share your thoughts. Which Slavic language do you speak, and how much of Old Church Slavonic can you recognize? Timestamps: 0:00-0:39 In today's video 0:40-1:49 Old Church Slavonic 1:50-13:24 Vocabulary comparison 13:25-16:52 Comprehending Old Church Slavonic 16:53-23:00 Comparing texts 23:01-24-15 Outro 🔔 Why watch this video? You’ll learn about the origins of Slavic languages in a fun, accessible way. You’ll see real-world comparisons between ancient and modern Slavic. You’ll enjoy the dynamic between me and my sister as we try to puzzle things out together. And most importantly — you’ll walk away knowing which modern Slavic language is the most "Slavic." 🎥 If you enjoy language challenges, history, Slavic culture, or just want to test your own comprehension skills, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below. We’d love to hear what you think! 💬 What should we try next? Tongue twisters, dialect challenges, or a full video in Old Church Slavonic? Let us know! #oldchurchslavonic #SlavicLanguages #LanguageChallenge #Macedonian #Bulgarian #SlavicHistory #SlavicRoots #LanguageComparison #WithMySister